Mahindra Chakan Plant Achieves 3 Million Vehicle Milestone

Mahindra & Mahindra has announced that its Chakan manufacturing facility has crossed the milestone of producing three million vehicles. The milestone vehicle is the Mahindra BE 6 electric SUV, highlighting the plant's growing role in manufacturing both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicles.

The Chakan plant started operations in December 2009 and has become one of Mahindra's key production hubs. The company said it produced its latest one million vehicles in just 27 months, making it nearly four times faster than the time taken to produce its first million vehicles.

Chakan Plant Builds 19 Models and Over 450 Variants

Spread across 657 acres, the Chakan facility is one of Mahindra's largest manufacturing hubs. It currently produces 19 models and more than 450 variants across passenger vehicles, electric vehicles, and commercial vehicles.

The company said the plant supports flexible multi-model production, allowing it to manufacture different vehicle types on the same production lines. It also plays a key role in Mahindra's domestic and export operations.

Key Features of the Chakan Manufacturing Plant

Mahindra said the Chakan facility combines advanced manufacturing technology with sustainable operations. Key highlights include:

• 3D component scanning, real-time weld monitoring, and "No Fault Forward" quality checks.
• Around 1,500 robots, over 98% body-shop automation, and seven flexible assembly lines.
• AI-based monitoring for PPE compliance and shop-floor safety.
• More than 50% renewable energy usage, with EV production powered by 100% renewable energy.
• Water-positive operations, annual rainwater recharge of around 9.91 lakh kilolitres, and Zero Waste to Landfill certification.
• Vehicle exports to global markets, including South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.

Mahindra Shares Its Vision for the Chakan Plant

R Velusamy, President – Automotive Business, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., said:

“The rollout of our three-millionth vehicle, the BE 6, from Chakan marks a proud milestone in Mahindra’s manufacturing journey. The acceleration from 107 months for our first million vehicles to just 27 months for the latest million reflects the growing trust of our customers and the unwavering commitment of our people, partners, and suppliers.

Chakan combines Industry 4.0, artificial intelligence, IoT, 5G connectivity, advanced robotics, digital traceability, and flexible multi-model manufacturing, underpinned by Lean and TPM practices. Together, these capabilities enable us to deliver world-class quality, agility, and scale while advancing responsible manufacturing. As we continue to build world-class products in India for India and the world, Chakan will remain at the heart of our manufacturing excellence.” 

Chakan Facility to Support Mahindra's Future Growth

The three-million vehicle milestone reflects Mahindra's expanding manufacturing capabilities and growing customer demand. With its flexible production setup and ability to manufacture both ICE and electric vehicles. The Chakan facility will continue to play an important role in the company's future product plans for India and global markets.
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